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What is the mode of action of digoxin?

Author: Jade Ann Paterson



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Inhibition of the sodium pump increases intracellular sodium and increases the calcium level in the myocardial cells causing an increased contractile force of the heart. indirect effect : Stimulates parasympathetic nz via vagus nerve-  leading to sinoatrial (SA) and atrioventricular (AV) node effects that decrease the heart rate


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